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SMMC visits Marines at Southern Border Wall

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, pins sergeant chevrons on a Marine with I Marine Expeditionary...

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SMMC Speaks at National War College

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, meets and speaks with Marine Corps officers attending National...

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SMMC Speaks at 2025 Marine Corps Talent Management Symposium

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz addresses attendees at the 2025 Marine Corps Talent Management Symposium hosted...

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SMMC Speaks at Marine Corps League Conference

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, gathers with members of the Marine Corps League (MCL) during the...

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SMMC meets with Australian Army Regimental Sergeant Major

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, conducts a bilateral meeting with Australian Army Warrant Officer...

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SMMC Visits MCAS Miramar

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, speaks Marines during the 2025 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar...

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SMMC Speaks at Parent Town Hall

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, speaks with U.S. Marines and Sailors stationed on Marine Corps Air Station...

 

 

"IF THE MARINE IS THE WEAPON SYSTEM, THEN TREAT THE MARINE LIKE A WEAPON SYSTEM AND ARM THE MARINE LIKE A WEAPON SYSTEM." -SMMC

 

 

 

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, speaks with U.S. Marines and Sailors stationed on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, during his visit at MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 25, 2025. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps visited multiple locations on the air station such as the chow hall, single marine program, the branch medical clinic and toured barracks around base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Gallagher)

SMMC Speaks at Parent Town Hall

The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz addresses attendees at the 2025 Marine Corps Talent Management Symposium hosted by Manpower and Reserve Affairs at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 19, 2025. More than 100 military and civilian leaders from across the Fleet Marine Force were invited to participate in the symposium, where they engaged in discussions on a range of topics focused on enhancing the Corps’ combat effectiveness and efficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Anthony C. Ramsey Jr.)

SMMC Speaks at 2025 Marine Corps Talent Management Symposium

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, speaks Marines during the 2025 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Barracks Bash during a base visit at MCAS Miramar, California, Feb. 26, 2025. The Barracks Bash is an annual event held at the installation for Marines and Sailors living in the barracks to relax, have fun and build unit cohesion. Ruiz visited MCAS Miramar as part of a tour of west coast installations to better understand the needs and capabilities of the Marines stationed there. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

SMMC Visits MCAS Miramar

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, meets and speaks with Marine Corps officers attending National Defense University at the National War College, Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025. Ruiz spoke with the Marines and faculty on the topic of preparing today for the unknown conflict of tomorrow. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

SMMC Speaks at National War College

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, gathers with members of the Marine Corps League (MCL) during the 2025 MCL National Mid-Winter Conference Banquet, Arlington, Va., March 1, 2025. Ruiz was the guest of honor and spoke to the importance of the path MCL members paved for active Marines to follow. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

SMMC Speaks at Marine Corps League Conference

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, conducts a bilateral meeting with Australian Army Warrant Officer Kim Felmingham, Regimental Sergeant Major, 2nd Division, Washington, D.C., March 7, 2025. The meeting was conducted in order to discuss the upcoming training between partnered nations, and the modernization of forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

SMMC meets with Australian Army Regimental Sergeant Major

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Career Counselor FY26
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand and Lance Cpl. Noah Martinez, both combat videographers with Marine Corps Installations West, discuss potential career opportunities at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 18, 2024. In accordance with MARADMIN 585/24, the FY26 Enlisted Retention Campaign begins Jan. 1, 2025, and Marines with an end of current contract between Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026 can utilize the mentioned avenues to execute a reenlistment during this campaign. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Noah Martinez, Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada and Sgt. Patrick King)
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Career Counselor FY26
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Career Counselor FY26
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand and Lance Cpl. Noah Martinez, both combat videographers with Marine Corps Installations West, discuss potential career opportunities at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 18, 2024. In accordance with MARADMIN 585/24, the FY26 Enlisted Retention Campaign begins Jan. 1, 2025, and Marines with an end of current contract between Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026 can utilize the mentioned avenues to execute a reenlistment during this campaign. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Noah Martinez, Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada and Sgt. Patrick King)
2nd MLG Pursue Innovation Reel
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2nd MLG Pursue Innovation Reel
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group pursue various forms of innovation while training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and around the globe, with footage from Sept 25, 2024 - May 10, 2025. 2nd MLG continuously seeks innovation opportunities to increase logistical capabilities on the battlefield to support the II Marine Expeditionary Force. (Contains music from Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=1536842208 U.S. Marine Corps video by Alfonso Livrieri)
CQAS-F: Fuel Resilience in a Contested Logistics Environment
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CQAS-F: Fuel Resilience in a Contested Logistics Environment
CWO3 James Nieves, an Expeditionary Fuels Officer with MWSS-271, MAG-14, 2D MAW, discusses the Contingency Quality Assurance Specialist-Fuels Program at Marine Corps Base Quantico on June 27, 2025. He highlights the Expeditionary Energy Office's innovative solutions to enhance fuel resilience in contested logistics environments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Michael Bartman) The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: EWING performed by Higher Power/stock.adobe.com
India Company Body Sparing
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India Company Body Sparing
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Body Spar during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 26 , 2025. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event in which the previous 11 weeks of training are put to the test. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Emma Powell)
4th of July Shout-Out (Cpl. Sage Bopp)
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4th of July Shout-Out (Cpl. Sage Bopp)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sage K. Bopp, rifleman, 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, sends his friend a message at Pu’uloa Rifle Training Facility, Hawaii, June 26, 2025. Bopp is a native of Laie, Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hailey Riddle-Chan)
July 4th Shout-out (Sgt. Kyle Joy)
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July 4th Shout-out (Sgt. Kyle Joy)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Joy, range safety officer, Bravo Range, Pu’uloa Range, sends his mom a message at Pu’uloa Rifle Training Facility, Hawaii, June 26, 2025. Joy is a native of Mechanicsville, Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hailey Riddle-Chan)
July 4th Shout-out Pfc. Audrey Nelson
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July 4th Shout-out Pfc. Audrey Nelson
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Audrey Nelson, combat graphics specialist, U.S. Marine Corps forces, Pacific, gives a shout-out to her parents for the 4th of July from Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, June 26, 2025. Nelson is a native of Wisconsin. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Conor Ragland)
July 4th Shout-Out Lance Cpl. Gage Pew
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July 4th Shout-Out Lance Cpl. Gage Pew
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gage Pew, engineer equipment operator, Combat Logistics Company 33, 3rd Supply Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, sends Eric Pew a message at Pu’uloa Range Training Facility, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 26, 2025. Pew is a native of Bartley, Nebraska. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco)
4th of July Shout-Out Cpl. Ragland
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4th of July Shout-Out Cpl. Ragland
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Connor Ragland, videographer, communication strategy and Operations, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, sends family an Independence Day message at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, June 24, 2025. Ragland is a native of Brea, California. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Audrie Nelson)
4th of July Shout-Out Cpl. Robles Cardosa
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4th of July Shout-Out Cpl. Robles Cardosa
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriel, Robles Cardoso, staff judge advocate noncommissioned officer in charge, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, sends his family an Independence Day message at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, June 26, 2025. Robles is native of Orlando, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Audrie Nelson)
July 4th Shout-out Cpl. Shamari Hilton
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July 4th Shout-out Cpl. Shamari Hilton
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shamari Hilton, administrative clerk, G-1 Administration Division, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, sends his mom an Independence Day message at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, June 25, 2025. Hilton is a native of Savannah, Georgia. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)
July 4th Shout-out Sgt. Gavin McLaughlin
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July 4th Shout-out Sgt. Gavin McLaughlin
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gavin McLaughlin, Marine Air Ground Task Force planner, G-6, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, gives a shout-out to his brother, U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Zak Jerden, who is currently commissioning at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, for the 4th of July from Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, June 25, 2025. McLaughlin is a native of Toms River, New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Conor Ragland)
July 4th Shout-out Sgt. Jacob Rosas
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July 4th Shout-out Sgt. Jacob Rosas
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shamari Hilton, administrative clerk, G-1 Administration Division, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, sends his mom an Independence Day message at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, June 25, 2025. Hilton is a native of Savannah, Georgia. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)
July 4th Shout-out Lance Cpl. Daniel Grimes
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July 4th Shout-out Lance Cpl. Daniel Grimes
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Grimes, administrative specialist, S-1, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, gives a shout-out to his mother for the 4th of July from Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, June 25, 2025. Grimes is a native of Katy, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Roger-Junior Annoh)
4th of July Shout-Out Spc. 3 Oscar Magallon
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4th of July Shout-Out Spc. 3 Oscar Magallon
U.S. Space Force Spc. 3 Oscar Magallon, detachment D, 53rd Space Operations Squadron, sends family an Independence Day at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 25, 2025. Magallon recently participated in a ceremony as part of the joint service color guard commemorating the Korean War. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor)
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